It's that time of the week again, ladies and what better way to
christen the weekend than a scoot round the nation's finest sapphic
events?
Friday 21 October, Newcastle
POWERHOUSE'S 21st BIRTHDAY WEEKENDER @
Powerhouse
This weekend, Newcastle's biggest gay nightclub turns 21! To
celebrate, they're throwing a weekend long birthday bash and
rewinding their prices - and their tunes - back to the 1990s. With
90s chart-dance, drinks from £1.50 and doors open until 6am,
they've got everything in place to ensure you have a good time.
More info here
Friday 21 October, Manchester
S-E-X @ Vanilla
What goes together better than UV lighting and good music? How
about UV lighting, great music and Manchester's hottest gay girls?
That's right, this weekend S-E-X is on the cards for Manchester's
student population as the girls at Vanilla bring you an evening of
old skool RnB, floor fillers and dance anthems.
More info here
Friday 21 October, Glasgow
BOURGEOIS & MAURICE @ The Arches
Glasgay continues this weekend with London's very own
award-winning cabaret, freak-show extraordinares Bourgeois &
Maurice. Mixing show tunes with gossip, filthy lyrics and catchy
pop hooks, this due make "Lady Gaga look like Miss Selfridges". A
favourite with our favourite, Beth Ditto.
More info here
Friday 21 October, Brighton
JAZZ MORLEY @ Komedia
Dorset singer/songwriters Jazz Morley has been causing a stir on
the south-coast music scene with her rich vocals styling and
delicate, sensitive lyrics. A mix between Dusty Springfield and
Missy Higgins, she's currently touring the UK and this weekend
plays gigs in Brighton and Newport before heading to the Midlands
next week.
More info here
Sat 22 October, London
BIG GAY LIFESTYLE SHOW 2011 @ Covent Garden
Dubbed the UK's most 'exciting' gay, lesbian , bisexual and
transsexual lifestyle event (or should that read only LGBT
lifestyle event?) the Big Gay Lifestyle Show comes to Covent Garden
this weekend - with the aim of addressing issues affecting the LGBT
community, promoting fun and education. With 'villages' to advise
on issues of housing, lifestyle and parenting, this is a one stop
shop for advise relating to issues affecting the lesbian community
in the UK.
More info here
Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street, Holborn, London,
WC2B 5DA
Sunday 23 October, Glasgow
MARGARET CHO @ The Stand Comedy Club
Bisexual funny-woman Margaret Cho (pictured) is currently touring
the UK, and this Sunday sees Cho play a two night run in front of a
packed-out audience at Glasgow's premier comedy club, The Stand. If
you're not familiar with Cho's quick-witted sense of humour, this
woman hands out endorphins like they're sweets... Check her out;
your sides won't thank you for it, but your hypothalamus will.
More info here
